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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1978

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Swimming Champions

Western Magazine · Monday 10 April 1978 · page 24

Trophy winners after the annual Western Associated Schools’ swimming carnival at St. Stanislaus’ College, Bathurst were : back row (from left) Stephen McAneney (12 years…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1978 · page 13

The number of associates participating in the IS hole stroke event last Saturday was reduced somewhat due, no to various socials events on in…

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Junior Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1978 · page 12

Last week a small field of contestants contested last weeks event. The game was played in a very good competitive spirit with the winner being Derek…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1978 · page 16

Record breaking meeting held in bourke last Saturday with 43 runners contesting the 5 races. A large crowd turned out on which…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1978 · page 7

Results from last week were: Team 2 def Team 1 by 31-17; Team 6 def Team 7 by 41-7; Team 4 def Team 3 by 30-18 and Team 5 def Team 8 by 32-16…

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Buckley Shield Football

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1978 · page 4

Bourke were defeated 15-8 by Warren in the first round of the state-wide Buckley Shield Rugby League Competition at Davidson Oval last Tuesday…

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Paroo Cricket Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1978 · page 13

After a very successful second round we finally met our match in the Grand Final, going down to Golf Club by 49 runs…

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Rugby League By "Leagueite" High Scoring Games to Warriors

The Western Herald · Friday 14 April 1978 · page 14

Bourke Rugby League teams won their games by wide margins when they met Walgett at Bourke last week. In the three games played, 39 tries…

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Cricket Stalwart Honoured

Western Magazine · Monday 17 April 1978 · page 19

The West Wyalong Cricket Association has honoured one of its longest-serving…

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Football Photos

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1978 · page 1

Would any person having old football photos or paper clippings and would not mind loaning them to the Football Club please leave with or contact Stan…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1978 · page 10

Our 18 hole Ambrose Competition held last Saturday proved to be very popular and enjoyed by all associates who participated…

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Wanaaring Golf News

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1978 · page 10

Golf Clubs are out from under dust covers or covers of dust at Wanaaring. Members and Associates have held elections of office bearers, fairways have been…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1978 · page 12

No local races to report this weekend, so lets reflect on ways to upgrade our track facilities and management. Before we bother with our untidy…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1978 · page 8

Results from round 5 are as follows: Team 4 def team 5 by 38-18; Team 1 def Team 5 by 26-22; Team 6 def Team 8 by 32-16; Team 2 def Team 7 by 29-19…

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Womens Bowls (Miss Rick) CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1978 · page 3

In the Singles L. Rudd def J. Honeyman 31-19. Second round of singles to be completed 22/4/78. C. Rice v S. Chapman, B. Bloxham v A. Gordon, L. Shirvington…

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Rugby League By “Leagueite” Bourke Disgraced by Brewarrina

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1978 · page 12

Brewarrina Rugby League teams proved to be far too strong for Bourke last weekend when they won all 3 grades by comfortable margins in Brewarrina…

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Golf Notes 45 Starters Contest V/presidents Trophy Day

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1978 · page 10

Sunday last saw a large field of 45 starters contest the annual Vice-President's Trophy Day. This is no doubt the result of much hard work on the part of…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 28 April 1978 · page 12

Cobar last Saturday saw the running of the Copper Cup which was won in dashing style by Great Esteem. Before a slightly disappointing crowd…

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Enngonia Tennis Club

The Western Herald · Friday 28 April 1978 · page 2

The office bearers for this year are: President: Geoft Jakins. Secretary: Margie Oldfield. Treasurer: Ann Northey…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 28 April 1978 · page 5

Results from last week are: Team 4 def. team 1 by 31 to 17, but extra point also to team 4 because the opposition did not have a team in time…

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